Visit Merthyr Mawr Beach
Merthyr Mawr Beach sits on the edge of the Ogmore River, on the beautiful Welsh coast.
The sweeping sandy beach is backed by vast dunes and the Merthyr Mawr Nature Reserve. The classic 1962 movie, Lawrence of Arabia, was filmed here. They filmed some of the desert scenes in the dunes!
There are lots of trails and wide open spaces. A wonderful place to get away from the crowds.
Look out for the Robinson Crusoe shack in the sand.
Access to the beach is through the Nature reserve. It is about a half hour walk from the carpark. Or, you can walk along the beach from Newton Bay.
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Getting To Merthyr Mawr Beach
Beach Location
Merthyr Mawr, Bridgend CF32 0PA
Parking
There is a carpark close to the beach
Nearest Train
Station
Getting to the beach
Map of Merthyr Mawr Beach
Explore the Welsh coastline
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